Custom Aircraft Upholstery in Kelso, WA

Aircraft Upholstery

Aircraft Upholstery for Your Plane Interior

Creating a finely-customized interior aesthetic for your airplane or jet goes a long way towards enhancing its comfort and luxury appeal, as well as your brand recognition and prestige.

At AMA Interior Solutions LLC, we’re the experts for custom interior aircraft upholstery in Kelso, Rose Valley, Cowlitz County, Longview, and Rocky Point, WA, no matter your airplane model! We create one-of-a-kind interiors using only the finest materials and handcrafted, master craftsmanship. We tailor the design process to suit your needs and specifications, leaving you with results that are unparalleled and awe-inspiring. Contact us today!

Our Capabilities

There’s virtually no limit to our abilities for customizing aircraft upholstery in Kelso, WA, and we welcome your vision for excellence, no matter what it looks like. Our team has a deep tenure of experience when it comes to customization projects of all scopes and capacities! Some of our experience includes:

  • Leather specialist
  • Orthopedic seats
  • Interior refurbishment
  • All materials pass FAR 25-853
  • Complete-partial-repair
  • Custom seat designs
  • Leather/fabric/vinyl upholstery
  • Sidewall/window/cockpit panels
  • Interior carpet
  • Expert detailing
  • Custom projects
  • Cloth-to-leather upgrades
  • Interior headliners
  • Handcrafted upholstery

From private jets to commercial aircraft of all sizes, AMA Interior Solutions LLC is the premier source for fine, handcrafted interior upholstering. From the carpet to your seats, no matter if it’s leather, vinyl or fabric, trust us for a job well done and results that are truly lavish.

Get Custom Aircraft Upholstery

If you’ve got a vision for a custom aircraft interior, make sure you’re consulting with our professionals today! We’re ready to provide you with advice, guidance and a breadth of capabilities designed to bring that vision to life. Get started on aircraft, marine, or auto upholstery with us today by calling 360-577-5433!

Cessna 172K

Cessna 182 Q

Mooney

Beechcraft Bonanza

Bell Ranger

Cessna 182

Cessna 206

Cessna 340

Cessna Citation

Glasair

Piper Archer

Piper Cherokee

Piper Seminole

Staggerwing

Bell 407 Armrest

Aircraft Interior FAQs

Flammability Questions

Does AMA Interior Solutions LLC provide burn certs for its materials?

We do provide burn test reports and a Certificate of Conformance (C of C) with all materials delivered for an aircraft installation. The C of C references your PO number, the AMA Interior Solutions LLC invoice number, the aircraft make and model, your registration number and the serial number of your aircraft. This is perfect for including in your maintenance log book to show compliance with FAA regulations.

What burn spec does my material need to meet?

Generally, if your aircraft has a GTOW of fewer than 12,500 lbs, our materials must meet 14CFR 23.853(a). This is a 15-second horizontal burn requirement. If the aircraft is heavier, materials must meet 14CFR 25.853(a), a vertical burn spec. The installation details will determine if the material must meet a 12-second test (floors, seating or curtain) or a 60-second vertical burn requirement (walls, window panels, ceiling panels, etc.).

Who does your burn testing?

We only use test facilities that are staffed with an FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) for flammability. This assures you that testing has been performed by a laboratory that is current with all FAA flammability regulations.

Carpet Kit Questions

I want to replace the carpet in my aircraft. Can you do that for me?

Sure! We use your old carpet kit as a template to construct your new kit. This assures your new carpet kit will fit as good as the old kit you retired.

Do you have ‘off the shelf’ carpet kits I can purchase?

Unfortunately, we do not have stock kits. Each airplane has slightly nuanced differences, and we prefer to produce a kit for you that is customized to your aircraft.

What about the thread that goes around the edge of the carpet pieces?

We have two types of carpet serging thread to offer that provides a clean edge finish and prevent the carpet from fraying on the edges. One is a soft nylon thread or yarn, that is high luster (Type 554 nylon). The other is bulked continuous filament nylon (BCF) that has a duller finish but is textured to resemble wool. It is strong, durable, and looks more like the carpet face yarn. We match each carpet in our line with the colors in our BCF serging yarns.

Cleaning Questions

What is the best way to maintain leather seat covers?

Top-grain leather covers should be wiped down regularly with a mild solution of plain soap and water. Do not use a detergent with a degreaser, as it removes essential oils from the leather and causes premature drying and cracking of the covers. Occasionally the covers should be wiped with a leather conditioner that will restore the covers and keep them soft and supple.

How do I clean my wool carpet?

The most important factor is to try to treat the stain quickly. First, blot the stain with a clean absorbent towel or cloth. Dabbing the cloth first with club soda will help dilute the stain and assist in transferring it to the cleaning cloth. Never rub the stain vigorously, as this can damage the pile and set the stain with frictional heat, and never use warm water or soda, as this can set the stain. Continue blotting with a clean towel and club soda until as much of the stain as possible has been removed. Always work from the edges of the stain inward to confine the discoloration to the initial area. Depending on the type of stain, select the proper cleaning agent to finish removing the stain. For acid-based stains, use a solution of one-part ammonia diluted in five parts water to continue blotting the stain. For protein-based stains (urine, blood, vomit, etc.), after removing all solids and blotting with club soda, blot with a 2:1 solution of water and white vinegar.

Chewing gum can be removed first by applying ice to the gum until it freezes, then breaking the gum apart before it thaws. Certain stains that are petroleum-based will require the application of a solvent to remove the stain. Others will require a mild detergent solution to be blotted on the stain and then rinsed with cold water or club soda.

Material Questions

What is the advantage of wool pile carpets versus synthetic carpets?

Aircraft Upholstery Wool is associated with luxury, and wool carpet pile general has a nicer “hand” than most nylon aircraft carpets. Wool is inherently flame-resistant and generates less smoke when burned. Wool carpets are the choice for any aircraft with a GTOW of 12,500 lbs or more because they can be treated to meet the vertical burn requirements of 14CFR 25.853(a). Nylon fiber has a higher tensile strength than wool fiber and can be engineered to be more stain-resistant. They tend to shed loose fibers less than wool carpets, particularly loop pile nylon carpets. Our nylon carpets will conform only to the horizontal burn requirements of 14CFR 23.853(a).

Wool carpets are more expensive, generally speaking. AMA Interior Solutions LLC does have a line of wool carpets that offer a very approachable price point for the more discriminating owner of a small personal aircraft. Call us to learn more!

How do you sell sheepskin? Is it by the square yard?

Sheepskin, like leather, is sold by the whole hide but priced by the square foot. Each hide carries a slightly different price, depending on its size. Our sheepskins, which come from Australian sheep, average about nine square feet each. We have 25 standard colors of sheepskin hides for your selection.

What is the difference between vinyl-coated fabrics like Patriot Plus and polyurethane- coated faux leather like IZIT Leather?

Both types of material that AMA Interior Solutions LLC offers are flame-resistant and very easy to keep clean. There are differences between the two. Firstly, there is a distinct chemical difference between vinyl (PVC) and urethane (PU). Urethane tends to be softer and more comfortable than PVC-coated fabrics. There is also a distinct difference in weight. Most PU fabrics are about half the weight of PVC fabrics. Strength is based as much on the substrate fabric as on the finish coating, so it is difficult to assert that one polymer is stronger than the other. Finally, there is a price difference. PU fabrics tend to be more expensive because of the higher cost of a polyurethane polymer and higher production costs.

What is the difference between IZIT Leather and natural leather?

Aircraft Upholstery IZIT (pronounced “is it”) Leather is a synthetic leather whose construction is a polyurethane surface coated onto a fabric base cloth. IZIT is produced in rolls that are 54’–57” wide, depending on the product. Leather obviously comes from cows and is produced in whole hides. Each hide is a unique shape and size, with hides averaging between 50 and 60 square feet, depending on the source of the cattle. This results in IZIT having a higher yield than leather. There can be a fairly wide variation in the thickness of any hide, but the typical range is between 0.8 and 1.2 mm. IZIT Leather has a consistent thickness of 0.8 mm. The weight difference is measurable; leather weighs in the range of 24 to 28 ounces per square yard, while IZIT Leather’s weight ranges (depending on the specific version) from 10.8 oz/sy to 13.4 oz/sy. IZIT is an ideal product for the headliner, sidewall and window panels, and seating. It has excellent stretch characteristics for these applications.

Natural leather is most often used in seating, and users prefer its character, feel and fragrance. IZIT Leather is very easy to maintain and can be cleaned with nearly any household cleaner. Greater care must be taken with leather when cleaning and conditioning the product.

Lastly, leather can vary greatly in price per square foot, depending on the source, grain, finish, treatments, and other factors. IZIT Leather is priced per square foot at a point that is equivalent to the least expensive aircraft leathers on the market today.